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Alder River — Streams 0.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bethel Quadrangle · GNIS 580913
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bethel quadrangle, the stream known as Alder River sits 0.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Alder River as a stream on the Bethel topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580913. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder River sits at 44.41451° N, 70.78618° W (DMS 44°24′52″ N, 70°47′10″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.40007° N, 70.70368° W (DMS 44°24′00″ N, 70°42′13″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Alder River itself. The ones closest to Alder River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Brook | Bethel | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Bethel | 0.7 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Bethel | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Bethel | 1.7 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Bethel | 2.4 mi |
| Lanes Brook | Bethel | 2.8 mi |
| Sunday River | Bethel | 2.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Bryant Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bethel | 3.9 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | East Stoneham | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethel Quadrangle
The Bethel 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Alder River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Paradise Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Chapman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The Alder River is a 6.3-mile-long (10.1 km) river in Maine. A tributary of the Androscoggin River, the Alder flows west from Locke Mills to Bethel. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 0.7 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Alder River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 1 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.415°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 0.7-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Alder River track the nearby Hastings Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Kendall Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bond Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder River located?
Alder River is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 0.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethel topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 1 minutes, 0.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Alder River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Alder River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580913 on the Bethel quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Alder River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q4713626.